Quantum Computers and the future of Bitcoin

2 points by shinepl10 8 years ago | 1 comment

Bitcoin was created in 2009 which means this technology is almost 10 years old. Think about it... What phone or computer you had in 2009?

The main thread against Bitcoin in addition to Futures is the fact that it's not Quantum resistant. Quantum computers will be released to the public soon.

Right now it's not the question IF, but the question WHEN ...

Here are some thoughts about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EXz3EPi7dM

gus_massa 8 years ago |

> Quantum computers will be released to the public soon.

Don't believe all the hype and don't worry because a general quantum computer with enough qbits will take a long long time. At least 20 years ... https://xkcd.com/678/